Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month | February 2022

Hello, crafty friends!

I have an ornate layered card to share today featuring the Spellbinders & Amazing Paper Grace February 2022 Die of the Month Set. This month's "Marvelous Medallion" Set is perfect for making gorgeous layered cards, tags, gift boxes, gift baskets, gift card holders, mini albums, and more. This die set features 13 dies.

This month’s set comes with 13 dies that can be used to cut decorative background panels, flowers, and banners.  The die set includes a split doily or split medallion that allows you to lay in any sentiment that you desire.  The banner shape is versatile and can be filled with filigree or left solid. There are also two flower dies included in the set, which you can arrange in a cross to create a flower. It's so simple and easy!

My card is 5" inches squared and I used the split medallion dies with the background panel dies to add depth and layers on my card design.

To create my card, I first die-cut Alabaster, Mirror Gold Cardstock, and Pink Sand Cardstock using the Split Medallion Dies included in the Marvelous Medallion Set. I affixed the detailed swallowtail mirror gold die cut onto base swallowtail label and then adhered the detailed die cut layers together using Craft Glue. Next, I adhered the base layers together, offsetting the gold mirror die cut to create a shadow.

Next, I die-cut Alabaster Cardstock using the intricate Banner Die included in the set. I die cut the layers a total of four times in order to help me create a background panel using the strips. Once I had all the die-cut layers, I adhered the strips down on my card panel using  Craft Glue. Next, I die-cut Mirror Gold Cardstock and Pink Sand Cardstock using the Nestabilities Classic Ovals (Large) Etched Die Set. Next, I adhered the layers together, offsetting the gold mirror die cut to create a shadow, and stamped a sentiment from the Embroidery Flowers Set using Versafine Onyx Black ink in the centre of the die-cut piece.

Next, it was time to embellish my card. I die-cut Pink Sand, Peridot, and Mirror Gold Cardstock using the flower and leafy branch dies included in the Marvelous Medallion Die Set. Once that was done, I used a medium pink Copic Marker to flick some colour out from the center to add some quick colour to the flowers. Then, I embossed each die-cut piece with a Ball Stylus and added white pearls to the flower centres for a bit of interest. Then, I tucked in a white satin ribbon bow near the sentiment for interest and adhered the floral spray down on my panel using Hot Glue. Next, I matted my panel with layers of Pink Sand and Mirror Gold Cardstock before adhering it to a top-folding square-sized white card base with tape runner. I finished the card by adding some green pearls all over my card panel for visual interest.

The Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month is available exclusively at Spellbinders Paper Arts during February 2022. You can get the Marvelous Medallion Die Set at the special Cub Kit price, along with other membership perks.

If you'd like to see some more project inspiration using the Marvelous Medallion Die Set, check out the Spellbinders Blog where Becca shares some stunning project samples using it.  

 

Limited Period Offer

Don't miss the BOGO (Buy One Get One) Die Cutting Sale going on over at Spellbinders from now until Sunday. Be sure to take advantage of the sale and stock up on your favourite die sets!

    

That’s it for me today! I hope you liked my take on the die set! If you like what you've seen from me, please give me a follow over on my Instagram (@hussena_cal) and/or subscribe to my blog if you haven't already.

Spellbinders + Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month | May 2020

Hello, crafty friends!

Hope you are doing well and are safe and healthy!

I have a Card to share today featuring the Spellbinders + Amazing Paper Grace May Die of the Month. This month's "Fleur de Lis Grandeur Fold Over" Set is perfect for making exquisite cards, boxes, envelopes, and more. 

If you want to find out more about the Club – prices, how you sign up and what’s included, please look ——–> HERE. These dies are only available through the Club and are limited to the month of May, so hurry before they are sold out. If there are any leftovers, they are added to the Spellbinders store for sale at full price. You can see all of the past Dies of the Month HERE.

I love the Fleur de Lis design, and in fact, it was one of the first border punch designs that I bought when I started papercrafting. I am so thrilled that Becca decided to design this beautiful die set consisting of intricate filigree work. It really adds that oomph factor to any project!

This die set is really huge and I had to use a 7" X 7" card base for my card to fit in all the die cuts. There are so many amazing possibilities with this set and it allows you to make the most of your dies. For my card, I started by die cutting the largest die from Pearlescent White Cardstock from Papericious using the Spellbinders Platinum 8.5" Machine. This particular die includes score lines which can be used to fold over and create a note card or a gatefold card or envelope, but I wanted to use the design as is, so I adhered it directly on to my card base. Didn't I tell you that Becca's dies are always ingenious?!

Next, I die cut the 4'' square motif die included in the Fleur de Lis Grandeur Fold Over from Brush Gold Cardstock. I die cut two squares so that I could off-set them for added interest. I also die cut the inlay piece for the square die cut from Whip Cream Cardstock on which I later stamped my sentiment as well. I adhered the die cuts using foam dots on my panel. 

To embellish my card, I used Foamiran flowers. It's been a while since I made them and it just felt perfect to create them for this card. I used the Candlewick Rosebud Etched Dies to die cut my flowers and leaves from Peach & Green Foamiran sheets. I shaped the flowers using Embossing Ball Tools and added White Pearls to the centres to give them a more petite look. The leaves were also lightly shaped using a Ball Tool. I also tucked in some foliage and various fillers to give it a more cohesive look.

As a finishing touch, I adhered White Pearls on the four corners of the die cut pieces. I absolutely loved creating this card and how it came together!

If you haven't had a chance to look at the Spellbinders Club Kits yet, do check them out. You can find more information about them HERE.

If you would like to see more project inspiration using the Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month, visit the Spellbinders blog to see the project samples created using it. There is also a super helpful YouTube video that you can see HERE which shows you how to use the die set.
The Club dies are absolutely great value for money and the cost of the kit covers shipping cost within USA. So, what are you waiting for? Sign up as soon as possible!

That's it from me for today! I hope you liked my card.
If you would like to see more of my work using Spellbinders, do follow my Instagram page - @hussena_cal

Thank you so much for your visit to my blog today!

Pretty Paper Studio | Fifth Birthday Blog Hop

Hi everyone!

Pretty Paper Studio is turning 5 this month and we are celebrating with a Blog Hop! There is also a giveaway so do read till the end of the post to know more!

Here's what I have to share with you for this hop. It's an Altered Embroidery Hoop turned into a Home Decor piece.

I have shared a detailed tutorial on the PPS blog on how I created this hoop which you can check out HERE. The theme for this month is 'Gratitude'. I have used the chipboard pieces - Be Thankful to go along with the theme.

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Now on to the deets for the Blog Hop :
You need to leave a comment on every stop of the hop and like the Pretty Paper Studio Facebook page, follow Pretty Paper Studio on Instagram and Pinterest, subscribe to the YouTube channel and join the Facebook group. You will also need to follow our Guest Bloggers Mummy On My Mind, Cuddles and Crumbs and Explore with Mafaza on Instagram.

Here's the Blog Hop list :

Pretty Paper Studio

Cuddles And Crumbs (Abigail Caidoy)

Designs by Donna Espiritu (Donna Espiritu)

Explore With Mafaza (Mafaza Haleem)

Handmade With Love (Ujjwal Gupta)

Mummy On My Mind (Zeyna Sanjania)

Papermade by Ing (Ingrid Lim)

Quill And Punch Works (Hussena Calcuttawala) - - > You are here!

Blog Hop Prize

 One winner will be picked randomly and will receive a Silhouette Cameo 3 Electronic Cutting Machine worth AED 1250. Simple. International entries are welcome too! You got to follow all the instructions to stand a chance though – that’s the only condition.

Pretty Paper Studio reserves the right to final decision regarding the judgment method and winning Entries. This contest is not sponsored by or affiliated with Silhouette America.

Blog Hop ends on May 1st, 2017 and a winner will be announced on the PPS blog on May 5th, 2017.
Alright then, hop on! I would love to hear what you think about my project. Thanks for stopping by!

Layered Birthday Card with Tutorial

Hello friends!

I have a layered Mixed Media card to share today which is based on this month’s PPS color palette challenge. We have such beautiful, soft pastels for inspiration and I really enjoyed working with these colours! I have a step by step tutorial on how I created my card. Hope you enjoy seeing my creative process!

White on White!

Hi Friends,
Today I am sharing with you, an all white card. This is the second time, I have attempted this White On White card, the first time around I did not own a die cutting machine and dies, so my card was created entirely with punches, but I knew that when I had some dies to play with I would definitely give this "WOW" card technique a try again :) So, here's my card which I have made using only dies especially the Cheery Lynn dies.                                                                                          

                                                                 

 And here's a another look   :
                                                                 

                                                                                               

 And a look at the inside of my card :                                                  

  For the bottom half  of my card, I have used the Anastasia Border die from Cheery Lynn and pleated it and created the 3 layers to give an effect of frills and layers in a gown, as essentially this card is for a wedding anniversary, and for the inside of the card, I have first embossed an panel using the Provocraft/Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing folder and then de-bossed it by running through the two big shot plates hence flattening the embossing while still retaining the design! The small flowers that you see on the right-hand corner, are also from the Cheery Lynn Daisy Strip die but I have hand-cut them in a small 'V' to give it a new shape. The foliage are all from Cheery Lynn dies too. 

Supplies Used :

Base cardstock -Campap

Embossing folders and Dies : Provocraft Swiss Dots Embossing folder, Cheery Lynn Daisy Strip die, Cheery Lynn Olive Branches, Cheery Lynn Fanciful Flourish, Cheery Lynn 3 in 1 exotic Butterflies (Small) , Ironwork Motifs Scalloped ovals die, Ironwork Motifs oval die.

Stamp : Inkadinkadoo Wedding Stamp set.        

Inks : Versafine Onyx Black ink pad.              

Lace and Pearls.          

Challenges entered :

Cheery Lynn Designs -Winter Whites.

613 Avenue Create - Anything goes with optional twist -Color,Sights and Sounds of Winter.

Make my Monday -Embossing

Hope you all like my card. Please do leave me your comments/suggestions. I would love to hear from you :)

Have a nice day everyone!